Being authentic is the primary factor that has allowed for success in post-NBA media.

“I mean, I just think what what has allowed us to have success post NBA is just authenticity. I think, you know, what you see is what you get with us.”

Media figures should remain their authentic selves rather than changing to fit a corporate or public-facing image.

“I can't I can't just be living one way and then come on the show and be a whole different person because that's not what our culture is, right?”

Maintaining personal integrity and authenticity is more important than short-term popularity or financial gain.

“But the benefit of that in the long run is that you maintain your integrity and you maintain your authenticity, which is like the most important thing for me.”

Creators must return to building their own physical gathering spaces for community and art rather than relying solely on social media platforms that may not support them.

“we have to go back to creating gathering spaces for ourselves.”

Black artists have a responsibility to support one another's creative work and products publicly rather than tearing each other down.

“If you sell me something that I don't like, I keep my mouth shut. One, you're black. >> Two, I hope you succeed. Three, I ain't going to buy your [ __ ] no more. But I'm not going to talk about you publicly because white people don't do that [ __ ]”